Opinions on what amp to use in combination with EBS cabinets...

Okay, here is the deal...next month or so I wanna buy new cabinets and an amp...I have a Peavey TNT Black Widow combo, wich is nice for the small gigs and when you are rehearseling with your band, but now I need more..

I know that I want EBS cabs (what I have to figure out...8x10 looks nice), but what head should I take?
I will go to the store with my bass (6 string Myung Yamaha signature bass), but do you guys have any options for me? Why Ampeg? Maybe EBS all the way?

Input would be helpfull, maybe some tips you guys have to look at when I making my decision...

The music store Estrad Musik in Stockholm has as their main rental rig EBS 4x10, EBS 1x15 and an Ampeg head (don't know the model, but it's the big all-tube one). Weighs a ton, and costs a bundle, but I'm sure it sounds OK.

Originally posted by Anders Östberg The music store Estrad Musik in Stockholm has as their main rental rig EBS 4x10, EBS 1x15 and an Ampeg head (don't know the model, but it's the big all-tube one). Weighs a ton, and costs a bundle, but I'm sure it sounds OK.

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Ampeg is definatly one of my options...but there is other nice stuff, like the amps EBS has...
But Ampeg has a really nice warm tone so...

Could you tell me a little bit more how things work exactly with the Ohms and Watts?
How much Ohms for the cabs with how many Ohms for the head?
What is important to know? What is it with Ohms? I know it basically, but I want to now exactly...

I'm also a sucker for the look of their cabs - they do an 8 x 10, but for portability I've considered their Mini 4 x 8 and their Mini 1 x 15 (they'd be kinder to my back than my Trace cabs currently are!)

Originally posted by andreas_bass If you are going to buy 2 EBS cabs sometime in the future. Make shure the head can handle a 2 ohm load, because the EBS cabs are 4 ohm each. (2 4 ohm cabs = 2 ohm load.)

Your question is a bit too general, perhaps if you add more info such as your preferred music style, your price range etc, someone could give you an opinion. It's still down to what you yourself prefer though, so try to test as many amps as possible before buying.

Originally posted by Anders Östberg Your question is a bit too general, perhaps if you add more info such as your preferred music style, your price range etc, someone could give you an opinion. It's still down to what you yourself prefer though, so try to test as many amps as possible before buying.

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I know it has to do with my own preferences, but maybe you guys know more amps to look at..
I play progressive rock music, something like Dream Theater, Flowerkings, Yes etc. , I play a 6 string bass, I don't want the cold, clinical tone you usually hear in those bands, I prefer a warm, little punchy sound, price doesn't really matter, but together with a cab not abot 4000euro's.

Hi,
I own an EBS 4x10:very,very good cab!I really dig it!
But my Eden Navigator + Eden Wt1000 is what makes my rig the best amplification system I ever heard in my life!Everyone who listens to it,gets shocked:I've a couple of friends who are going to buy the same rig as mine.
Go with Eden pre+power amp and you'll be very,very happy!
Just my 00.2